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Weekly Photo Challenge: Abandoned

All over Cornwall are the abandoned engine houses from the days when Cornwall was the world centre of tin and copper mining. The area where we are has World heritage status and these buildings are the iconic remains of the industry.

Abandoned engine house

Abandoned engine house, Wheal Uny

Baronet's Engine House

Baronet’s Engine House built 1866

The Crowns, Botallack

The Crowns, Botallack

 

Wheal Coates in the glow of sunset

Wheal Coates in the glow of sunset

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